Bangkok Garden has been sold to folks who will take over the Columbia restaurant and change the name, but not to "Tara Thai," according to
a comment from Vida.
First the bad news. I've confirmed that the Columbia branch of Bangkok Garden has been sold. I went to the Bethesda location for dinner this evening and spoke with the owners. I was told that the new owners of the Columbia location are Tarin Thai, (not Tara Thai- sorry about that), out of Virginia. According to the previous owners, the new owners have been granted the right to use the Bangkok Garden name for about 6 months; after that time, they will have to change the restaurant's name.
Now for the good news. Bethesda isn't that far away. . . .
Anyone know more details? I see a reference to a
Tarin Thai on Yelp, but that Herndon restaurant is described as closed. When people were reviewing, they focused on a Thai buffet. Thanks to Vida for the update.
Found this on Chowhound.
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What a coincidence to see this post. We went to b.g. Last night on a whim, after nt going in over a year.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed my meal, the salmon special with fresh brocolli, herbs, and a nice light red pepper sauce.
The "green mussels" appetizer special was not made with those big long green ones, but the typical Maine ? Black mussels, and was delicious.
My wides rice noodle, shrimp, asperagas dish was also very good.
The interior is in the midst of a very much needed facelift, and was vastly improved from the dingy run down status of previous visits.
All in all, seemed like a good change.
Hope they'll still offer the authentic Thai menu!
ReplyDelete(Re: Anonymous' Chowhound post: I ate at Thai Luang in 11/10 and the food was as good as ever.)
We ate here last week for lunch on THursday and it was awesome. THe new decor is so much better - without the weird curtains. Also the much needed bathroom makeover has been taken care of. My kids missed the fish tank a little bit. The food was great as usual and they made teh special stuff I used to get that was not on the regular menu. Never knew there was a "special menu", so not sure if thats still around.
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ReplyDeleteI have always loved the food at BKG. But last weekend I tried a takeout order with the new management. I was pleasantly surprised! The food was actually great. Must say a definite improvement, even though I missed McKay, the guy at the bar.
ReplyDeleteDid takeout prik khing beef from there last night. It was reasonably tasty, although not as well-flavored as I've gotten at other Thai places. But hey, they're still new.
ReplyDeleteThey don't have new take-out menus yet.
Note that there appears to be a shrine in a recessed nook to the side of the bar. It's somewhat hidden; I only found it because I followed one of the employees back there.